Bell v Direct Design (North) Ltd & Anor [1995] UKEAT 327_95_3110 (31 October 1995)

No error of law identified in Tribunal's decision; factual findings regarding dismissal and transfer are not appealable unless legal misinterpretation is shown.

Citation: [1995] UKEAT 327_95_3110
Parties: Applicant/appellant: Mrs Bell; Respondent: Direct Design (North) Ltd; Respondent: Hamblewood Products Ltd; Representative/friend: Mr Holt
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 31 October 1995
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Preliminary hearing adjourned for submission of affidavits.
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy, Transfer of Undertaking, Written Terms of Employment, Wages Act Deductions

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Redundancy Transfer of Undertaking Written Terms of Employment Wages Act Deductions

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Parties

Mrs Bell

Applicant/appellant

Direct Design (North) Ltd

Respondent

Hamblewood Products Ltd

Respondent

Mr Holt

Representative/friend

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether dismissal was connected to transfer of undertaking
2 Whether Tribunal erred in not permitting cross-examination
3 Entitlement to compensation for unfair dismissal and redundancy

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law identified in Tribunal's decision; factual findings regarding dismissal and transfer are not appealable unless legal misinterpretation is shown.

Court Disposition

Preliminary hearing adjourned for submission of affidavits.

Orders

Affidavits to be sworn by Mr Drake, Mr Holt, and Mrs Bell within two weeks regarding lunchtime conversation.
Matter to be re-fixed for hearing after affidavits submitted.